Chicago, Illinois vs. South Elgin, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in South Elgin, Illinois is 12.0% cheaper than Chicago, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $221,559 in South Elgin, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Chicago, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, South Elgin, Illinois is cheaper than Chicago, Illinois
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
31% cheaper in South Elgin
than in Chicago, Illinois
Chicago, IL vs. South Elgin, IL
Compared to Chicago, South Elgin is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  12.0% lower
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
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  Renter
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  Food
  0.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  4.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
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  Median Home Cost
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  Utilities
  6.5% higher
  Commute
  31.6% lower
  Health
  5.3% higher
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  Childcare
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  Personal
  3.8% lower
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